Addressing musculoskeletal health through improved access to treatment, preventive care, and innovative benefit solutions is crucial. By doing so, we can enhance the well-being of millions of Americans while bolstering workforce productivity and economic stability.

Baltimore County is committed to the health and well-being of its employees, and has made a significant investment into making quality health care more accessible and impactful.

Customer experience, condition-specific care, measurement-based behavioral health care, and generative AI are key trends to watch.

By focusing on prevention and early detection, implementing wellness programs for the entire family, and offering comprehensive benefit plans that cover specialized care, employers can significantly improve workforce health and productivity, which helps mitigate the cost burden of chronic conditions.

Cigna Healthcare’s U.S. employer chief strategy officer Heather Dlugolenski spoke on the evolution of benefits design in a recent fireside chat with Employee Benefit News.